Katelina shook her head. "I don't think Samael is looking for the blade of Nuwa. He hasn't mentioned it."

"You're still in communication with him, even after the change?"

As if to save her from a reply, Verchiel announced, "I love this song," and dragged her toward the dance floor with a wave to their acquaintances.

He stopped in a likely place and put his hand on her waist.

"You know how to dance?" she asked doubtfully.

"Sort of."

Katelina ...